How Tiger Does It : Put the Success Formula of a Champion into Everything You Do

by Kearns, Brad

• ISBN13: 9780071545648
• ISBN10: 0071545646
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-13
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Summary

Few athletes in any sport have captured our imagination like Tiger Woods. His endless supply of highlight-reel shots and consistent domination of professional golf leave many of us wondering how he does it. Natural talent and a healthy killer instinct are merely the tip of the iceberg for what makes the world's greatest athlete tick. Tiger's unique personality attributes and competitive disposition set him apart from the pack. He is committed to something beyond merely winning; he's committed to the pursuit of personal excellence, and he loves all aspects of it. To truly appreciate and benefit from Tiger's example, look beyond the towering drives and fist-pumping clutch putts:How Tiger Does Itgoes deeper than any other volume on Tiger to unearth his personality and behavior attributes, showing you how to apply them to your own life. After reading this book, you will be able to Adopt a relaxed, fearless approach to competition so you can enter the zone at will Achieve peak performance and avoid choking in pressure-filled competitive situations Create life circumstances that promote complete focus, efficient time management, and optimum stress/rest balance Make work feel like play to realize the highest expression of your talents Achieve physical, mental, and emotional balance, maintaining a healthy perspective and positive attitude--win or lose You'll learn to model Tiger through three success factors--focus, a work-play ethic, and a balanced approach--in the process banishing self-limiting beliefs, balancing killer instinct with a fearless competitive disposition, and objectively evaluating your own performance, regardless of your chosen endeavor. Golfers and nongolfers alike will enjoy an entertaining blend of Tiger anecdotes from his peers on the PGA Tour and respected observers in the media, pointed insights from a rare author who brings a world-class athletic background to his prose, and instructions on putting everything together to create your own success plan.

Author Biography

Brad Kearns is a former national champion triathlete who was ranked number three in the world. A longtime writer, peak performance coach, and motivational speaker, he is the author of How Lance Does It and Breakthrough Triathlon Training. A lifelong golfer with a 3.8 handicap, Kearns was a competitor in the Southern California Junior Golf circuit when Tiger Woods first came to prominence as a young golfer. Luckily, Kearns never had to play against him.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Introduction	p. ix
Why Tiger Is the Greatest Athlete of All Time	p. 1
Evolution of the Model Athlete: Moving Beyond Winning to a Higher Ambition	p. 15
Tiger Success Factor 1: Focus	p. 51
Tiger Success Factor 2: Work-Play Ethic	p. 83
Tiger Success Factor 3: Balanced Approach	p. 119
Raising a Tiger: Strategies for Raising a Well-Adjusted Champion in Life	p. 147
Crossing the River	p. 171
Resources	p. 185
Index	p. 187
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